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The Faces of HBV in America
Sept 24 – “With the number of new [HBV] infections remaining steady despite the availability of a vaccine, and the significant rise of primary liver cancer in the USA, it is imperative that hepatitis B be prioritized as an important public health concern,” according to a published statement from the Hepatitis B Foundation. The opportunity exists to reduce the prevalence of chronic HBV in the US with more rigorous screening and vaccination, particularly in certain groups that are well defined. Read more.
First Low-Cost, Paper-Based, Point Of Care Liver Function Test
Sept 24 – A new postage stamp-sized, paper-based device could provide a simple and reliable way to monitor for liver damage at a cost of only pennies per test, say researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Diagnostics For All (DFA), a vital diagnostic for developing countries. Read more.
Switching to Tenofovir Suppresses Hepatitis B in HIV/HBV Co-infected People
Sept 24 – People with HIV and hepatitis B virus co-infection, who substituted tenofovir for zidovudine (Retrovir) or abacavir (Ziagen) in their antiretroviral regimen, saw a reduction in hepatitis B viral load despite HBV being resistant to lamivudine, according to a poster presented at ICAAC 2012. Read more.
Sydney’s Hep B Hotspot Reveals Cancer Secret
Sept 24 – Liver cancer is estimated to soar in the next decade, particularly in migrant populations living in Sydney. Meet Oliver, a Chinese–Australian, and a lucky liver transplant recipient and liver cancer survivor. Read more.
HBF Happenings
Hepatitis B Foundation Summer Research Internships Attract Top Students
Sept 17 – The Hepatitis B Foundation sponsored 15 students to participate in their innovative educational summer programs geared towards training the scientists of tomorrow. Read more.
The Hepatitis B Foundation Mourns the Loss of a Leading Hepatitis B Expert
The Hepatitis B Foundation and "Saturday Mornings With Joy Keys" Twitter Chat
Hep B Foundation Advocates for HBV-Infected Health Care Providers and Students Facing Discrimination
Dr. Howard Koh Highlights New Hepatitis Resources
Hepatitis B Foundation Honors U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh at Crystal Ball
HBF Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Chronic Hepatitis B in Pregnancy
HBF Consensus Recommendations for Primary Care Providers
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